

ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated NyeTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Nye, NV
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# of Properties
58,051
Owner-occupied
28%
Zoning districts
35
Avg Home Value
$30,329
Median Lot Size
0.46 acres
Avg Income
$63,368
Residential Types:
58,051 housing units
Single Family
31%
2-3 Family
13%
Apts (4+ units)
3%
Condos
41%
Other
12%
Zoning Districts:
60,391 parcels · 35 districts
RE-1
22%(13,441)
VR-20
14%(8,235)
UNK
13%(8,095)
VR-8
13%(7,967)
Other
38%(22,653)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Nye, NV?
Unincorporated Nye, NV follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,500 sq ft for a guest residence (ADU)
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size of 1,500 sq ft
Max Units
- –RH-9.5/RE-1/SE: 1 guest residence per lot (maximum 1), not to exceed 1,500 sq ft; OU: 1 detached guest building per lot on legally created lots existing prior to adoption of the chapter.
- –VR: Up to 1 guest residence per lot (maximum 1), not to exceed 1,500 sq ft in at least one VR subdistrict; another VR subdistrict allows 0 per lot.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; max not specified; off-street parking must be on the same premises; on-street parking cannot count; reciprocal/shared parking limited to nonresidential uses and cannot satisfy ADU parking
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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